Product Photography for Beginners

Learning how to take great photos is one of the most important things you can do to improve your Etsy shop. Since prospective customers can’t see or touch your item in person, photos communicate an item’s beauty and important qualities. Beautiful photos will also help your items to be featured both on and off of Etsy.

In this video workshop — led by successful Etsy shop owner and photographer Jessica Marquez of Miniature Rhino in Brooklyn, NY — we’ll talk shop about different types of cameras and what’s best for you. Jessica covers camera basics to provide more control over the images you create, key elements to improve your photographs for your Etsy shop, and how to solve some common problems with inexpensive, DIY fixes. Download the worksheet and watch the video above to jump start the creative process and get you thinking about creating the best possible images for your Etsy shop.

We hope this video helps you on your photo-improvement journey! Make sure to go slowly while reworking your photos; try re-doing just a few per week. Take a lot of photos of an item as you learn. This helps you to figure out what works and what doesn’t, and it also gives you a lot of photos to choose from. You’ll find that you’ll get better and better as the weeks go by. Once you’re taking gorgeous photos, then go back and re-do the rest of the photos in your shop if necessary.

About Jessica: “I grew fascinated with images (especially snapshots) and pursued art and photography throughout my booklearnin’ — all the way from sunny Southern California to an MFA in Imaging Arts from Rochester Institute of Technology in upstate New York. Photography is my great love, second only to my love of craft and making. This pairing has brought me great joy in creating my handmade business Miniature Rhino, which I opened in August of 2008 on Etsy. It’s an honor to teach a photography workshop where I get to geek out on my favorite topics!”

To amysfunkyfibers- each brand of camera can have their own quirks. I shoot with a Nikon DSLR and it doesn't like red colors- it will often not give me the red I see before me. So I often have to fix those shots in a photo correcting program such as Lightroom or Photoshop. You many have to do the same with your photos.

taking good photos never ends. It took me forever to figure out how to get good shots of my aprons. I kept moving and trying different shots. I will saying having a great camera that can handle low light has been great. Also have a tripod. The tripod has cut the number of shots I have to take in half which in turn has saved me a great amount of time in the long run.
If you are new to this....keep trying and I say ask questions of other sellers. I have learned all kinda of helpful hints from sellers.
happy monday!

LOL!
The FP Picture to lead us into this article is AWFUL!!
The Photo of the Photographer is dark and not really in focus,nor is the pic of Michelle.
I have thrown my Hands in The Air ~ Just this morning trying to Find 16 candy cane themed items to put up in a treasury HA! Awful pics are Everywhere! Geez folks...
In the Forums there are always Whiners about Low Viewer Totals and Low Sales ~ ~ Well You Have to Put In The Time with your Photo Pictures
To get People into your Shop and SHOP!!
Please,Please Fellow Etsians ~ Make it easier on Yourselves and on those Who are Willing To Promote Your Goods ~ Take Great Pictures !
Most FP and the 1st 3 Pages of Top Viewed Treasuries all have 5 things in Common :
1) White clean and pressed,painted or.....Backgrounds
2) Picture clarity is Vital
3) Showing your items without any other things within the picture frame
4)Distance from the pictured item ( need to be framed properly)
5) Lighting
To Admin I hope you Change the FP Opener Pic LOL! And Run Articles on the Importance of Great Pics Often
Thanks Admin ~ for the video ~ But Practice what you are Suggesting in Your Own Pictures

Just recently bought a new Sony Cybershot dsch55. I love that fact that it has a color balance adjustment so I can capture the true color of the fabrics I photograph. If you do need to add lighting to your photo setups, use the GE Reveal light bulbs. They are a full spectrum light bulb and will allow you to capture the best color. You can find them at any hardware store.

I agree, one of the hardest things to capture in a photo is close to an accurate color of teal, blues, purples and oranges. I know monitors will register a little different, but just having it close to the correct shade would help. If the color comes up so very different on my computer, I do note that in the description.

This is wonderful to be reminded of, especially this time of year. I finally feel like, after a year and a half of selling on Etsy, I'm getting the hang of what works and looks good for my products. Thanks for all the information you guys put out!

It's the one thing that has kept me from putting any items in my shop yet. So scared I won't do my merchandise justice with the pictures I take. Also hard because it is mostly kids clothes and don't have much access to kids to photograph them in. This helped, thank you.

Thanks for the wonderful comments, everyone!
For those looking for ideas for quilt photography (or any type of item), here's what I do:
Try searching for what you sell on Etsy. What kind of photos grab your attention and make you want to click? That is a great way to get ideas about what works!

Wonderful tips!! I do agree you don't have to have a great camera, but it does help. Also, staging is fun and helpful and more than anything, experimenting with different angles and backgrounds is also crucial. I learned a lot and I hope I can use these tips to improve too. Thanks!!

Not suggested [in the video] but very important:
:: Do not use the flash - can't say it enough!
:: Get out of AUTO mode and make friends with manual settings
:: Understand what ISO, white balance and aperture are and use them
:: Invest in some clamp lights (got both mine at yard sale for $3 total)
:: Keep your background consistent to brand the look/feel of your shop
:: Learn to use the macro mode and create depth of field
The video is pleasant - newbies will surely appreciate it!

I think that's a good beginner's video, but one point. She says you don't need an expensive camera, but look at that puppy she's using. I have to say that my photos, until I bought my Canon G9 a couple of years ago, were crap. Didn't matter how I staged or lit my jewelry, it wasn't until I bought a good camera with a great macro lens that my photos were worth looking at. In my opinion, it all starts with the camera, because you can do everyting else to make your photos look good, but they never really will if you're using a cheapie.

forrestinavintage says:
Not suggested [in the video] but very important: :: Do not use the flash - can't say it enough! :: Get out of AUTO mode and make friends with manual settings :: Understand what ISO, white balance and aperture are and use them :: Invest in some clamp lights (got both mine at yard sale for $3 total) :: Keep your background consistent to brand the look/feel of your shop :: Learn to use the macro mode and create depth of field The video is pleasant - newbies will surely appreciate it!
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Although I did not listen to/watch the entire video, because I could not understand what she said, I do agree this poster's advice.

Here's what I did. I hired a professional photographer for the first shots of my jewelry. He offered me a special deal if I would assist in the set-up of my products and give him feedback on the quality of his shots. We found we worked together efficiently and quickly, and it actually made what was (for me alone) an ordeal into something really fun. Besides, the expense is tax deductible.
I learned while he shot, and before long, we were a team, and all my products were looking very good. Please go to my shop for a look at what e were able to accomplish together: http://www.etsy.com/shop/wildwomanbeads?ref=pr_shop_more.
I can't emphasize "fun" enough! And what would have taken me days to prepare, set up, shoot, and take down for the next prep, set up and shoot, took us just hours to get through all my pieces.
This is NOT an alternative to learning how to take good shots. I'm learning that from Mike. But it's one way to get good photos of your lovely products onto Etsy WHILE you're learning. a maybe one-time expense that is well worth the shot in the arm (pun intended) for your shop.
One more thing: Find a few great props. I've had so many people ask to buy the little Japanese teapot I use for many of my shots!
And now that Mike's done this a few times, I'm sure he'd be willing to consult with Etsy on developing good tips for great shots.
Best luck to all,
Meredith
Wild Woman Beads on Etsy
www.wildwomanbeads.com

Everybody get chrome if you cannot see the video, it might be your browser.
Great tips, what kind of fancy shmancy camera was that?
I guess my light is not great, and I have been using auto because everything is too dark using Manual. Except that auto makes things that look great in the camera look too dark on the computer. go figure.
thanks for a great video.

Experimenting is the key. Trying different things to make the photos sharp and stand out seems to be the key. If you use a flash because of poor lighting in the room, don't be on top of the item you're photographing. Be a distance away and zoom in. Also back-light the item with a table lamp or the like to get rid of shadows and the like. Experiment with moving the lamp to different spots for different effects. If possible, don't put the item up against the wall. Back drops like a colored bath towel comes in handy, too. Even a solid colored shower curtain works sometimes. Check out your local high school for adult photo evening courses where you'll learn more about your camera and taking better photos. One great photo course is New York Institute of Photography's "Eye of the Photographer." Adobe PhotoShop is a great digital photo program for manipulating photos on the computer. Its pretty much like a digital darkroom.

thanks for the tips...I started photographing models, a whole new can of worms!
You have to pay attention to their hair, makeup, lighting, how the clothes look, if they move, then things move and you are constantly re-adjusting, but it's worth it because I love fashion and clothing needs to be on a model to get the best effect!

Thanks for the tutorial! Hope I had see this earlier then it took me much shorter time to find out the truth! lol! I've been selling online for more than 2 years now and get the similar conclusions.
My problem now is, similar to some other sellers just mentioned, about the integrity of color be shown on the monitor. I'm using 2 monitors at home and they already show the differences...

Great video and I agree with tips. I notice ppl are asking about model of camera, but can someone tell me the model of the video camera used to shoot this video? So clear and in focus. Please let me know! Thanks :)

We should have a "Worst First Sold Item Photo Contest" on Etsy. We had an unofficial one on twitter, and it was hilarious to see big sellers' 1st sold item photos. They were all pretty BAD. But this means that we can all learn to take better photos :) (My 1st sale photo sucked too - still learning!)

My photos improved a lot when I started using a tripod. And even with a tripod, I use the camera's self-timer (2 second setting) so I don't get any shaking from pressing the button. The photos are much clearer even when you zoom in to see detail. Read up on your camera's white balance or auto white balance (AWB) controls if you're having trouble getting the correct subtle colors. Overall, though, I am very impressed by most of the photos I see on Etsy!

I work in a finished basement, and natural light is hard to come by. I find that taking photos without the flash does not bring out the details of the objects I'm taking. Flash helps me out. Please take a look at my items for sale, and let me know how to improve my pics! Thanks.

Wonderful tips in such a short time, wow.
I once made a picture of me holding my handmade clutch. The clutch looked AWESOME and I right away posted the picture in my shop....until my sister called and told me about the humongous grease spot I had on my shirt...whoops !

great video. I, too, lack a decent macro camera, and editing software. I know a good photo helps sell the product, plus it is fun to find backgrounds that complement the textures in your product. Maybe a new camera will be on my Christmas list!

Very cool! Thanks so much for sharing.
My photos totally changed when I learned how to properly edit -- Picasa is an irreplaceable tool for me :)
I love the idea of helping people see the items in their own homes. It seems so obvious and I have some work to do.

Those are some amazing, and simple tips for better photos and composition! You don't need an uber-expensive camera to achieve many of these techniques. I shoot all of my work with an iPhone, and I regularly receive compliments on my quality shots.

I never thought I would learn so much about photography until after I joined Etsy. Learning to photograph my products eventually gave me the confidence to photograph other things around me and now I have even enjoyed taking pictures of my family. Just finished my son's senior photo for his yearbook and it turned out better than I imagined it would. And yes, my products looked terrible in the beginning...so different from today's pics!

Back to the drawing board for me. I'd convinced myself that I had no talent as a photographer & had resorted to a professional for my photos......but maybe, just maybe there's hope for me. I'm willing to give it another go after watching this video. Thanks for the boost.

It's quite helpful, but I think I know the most important rules. The problem is to find the place with the best natural light. Most rooms in my house are painted in different colors, so they reflect this colors on my photos. It's quite irritating.

I have been progressively getting better at shooting pix. My inspiration...other Etsy sellers. They may choose an odd angle or texture shot to enhance an item and I have found for some of my items this is the best way to represent them.

This is a great little video. Since I'm just getting started out, I can use all the advice I can get. I will agree with others here though that I find a tripod absolutely necessary. This is mostly due to having to shoot in low, artificial light conditions. I wish I had all those great things lying around to add as props and backgrounds, it helps create such a beautiful scene. Thanks for the advice!

Just what the doctor ordered. I've been having problems with my lighting. I used natural light but at the wrong time, wrong place so that the sun really washed out my shots. This is was really helpful. Thanks so much

Covered all the bases. I can't get a good macro shot without a tripod. Try a beanbag with your camera on a stand. I also can't find a good indoor spot so I shoot outside in the shade next to the fence so I can put push pins into it for hanging a back drop, or inside the garage with the door open.
I disagree about the quality of the camera. You won't get the short depth of field like the jewelry people use with a cheaper camera. Know your camera's range limit (don't get closer to your subject than the manufacturer recommends).

great video...especially helpful is the advice to experiment with several angles.
Lots of natural light a necessity! Luckily I have a two story window with some white sheers that work perfectly for table top items. I use a large piece of white foam board to bounce back light in from the right when needed.

I think that this was a good tutorial up until 2:26 when she said "you might not be a photo pro overnight ..."
enchiladamama says: "resorted to a professional for my photos......" there is nothing wrong with using a professional, let them do what they are good at & you do what they are good at. Consider bartering with a photographer for goods & services.
Most (professional) photographers have good equipment & tools that most people do not have.
Remember, owning a DSLR camera does make you a professional photographer, it just makes you a camera owner.

This is a fantastic photography tutorial! It's simple to understand, yet full of essential advice. I have been practicing many of these techniques, but I still found some simple things that I can work on in my product photography. Thank you so much! I will be implementing these tips ASAP.

I'm going to have to disagree with you scotthuckphoto. I think many artists have a predisposition to be great photographers, as they already have certain skills that are transferable from one art form to another, like a feel for color placement, spacing, and overall composition. Continued learning can only help an artist become better at whatever they choose to do. Choosing a professional photographer is certainly a personal business decision, but to say that it is the only right one is unfair.

Turning off the flash...the 1st thing i learn how to do with a new camera. With that said, using natural light, shoot around "long-shadow" time. An hour or so, after sunrise & before sunset And having a few favorite backdrops, can simplify things...I'm a longway's from mastering my camera, but like most things, with PRACTICE...it gets easier.

Thanks so much for this article and video. Being a character illustrator, a huge bulk of my work is visual art prints and originals. You have given me some ideas on how to really make my items stand out more! :)

I'm a lifelong amateur photographer. I know my way around my camera and have (and use) a tripod. I have a great little Canon digital that takes wonderful outdoor shots. But none of this gets me the quality I want in photos for my jewelry items, especially if I'm looking for great close ups.
I can't emphasize enough what Scott Huck says (way above): Consider a professional photographer. What I can accomplish in three hours with a professional is more than I can do in three days by myself. Mine will take some jewelry in trade, and we also barter help to each other's marketing strategies, which keeps the costs down.
Remember: if this is a business on which you claim income, the cost of a photographer is a legitimate deduction for doing busniess.
Personally, I would rather put my time into making high quality jewelry and let the photographer do what he does so very well.
I totally agree with the suggestion to pick a few attractive photo props and work with them to give your shop a consistent look.
Good luck, everyone! Come by my shop if you're interested in the quality of the photos!
Meredith
Wild Woman Beads

Thank you for the video. I'm always looking for ways to improve my shots. Shooting jewelry is definitely a challenge, and always need ideas for backdrops! Ditto on the suggestion to reshoot the older pics, as I can see already how much I've learned since starting on Etsy. BTW: if you can't afford Photoshop, you can use a free editing software called Gimp. I LOVE Gimp as it's easy, and can make lousy shots look really good :-)

RE: Colors....really important info, I found out by research. Read this!
I use Canon 450D aka EOS Rebel Xsi
I use image stabilizer feature.
Natural indirect light, indoors.
I shoot big sized pictures, just under the RAW setting and crop for a nice easy to view square photo.
For color correctness, I use a 58mm Tiffen hot mirror. It's simple, you just screw it onto the lens! Immediate difference in reds, purples, and blues. This filter will make a black and white difference regarding the COLORS!
I also use a Canon Powershot SX110IS...bust mostly my big Canon.
I also use Picnik, a easy online software tool.
My photos are pretty good, I strive for bright pictures with the colors popping! Check out my shop, to see what my camera + filters are capable of.

Great video.
If you don't have natural light buy daylight type light bulbs and use those to mimic that.
I made a light box out of white foam core board and have two flexible desk lamps clipped one on each side for the light.

I know for selling jewerly, having a model wear the pieces would be ideal for the pics, but a buyer doesn't want to buy a pair of earrings that someone already wore right? ..is there less of a "yuck" factor if a necklace or bracelet has been worn by the model?

Even for none beginners and ones who have taken photography this is a great reminder to be creative and have fun when photographing! We all know how much work it can be, so I think this is super helpful to make you take a step back and remember to have a little fun!

I have been struggling to take pics and spend a lot of time on it. I really needed this, thanks for sharing. Also, I would agree with some of you, I would like to see a video with tips on how to best use a simple digital camera.

tips from us! we worked for major magazines in nyc as a photographer.
get a cheap tripod! even point and shoots can use a tripod.
learn how to use a program like photoshop or picasa!
a white background is one the most difficult to shoot products on-
choose a neutral or dark background to begin with.
make sure your images are in focus! for closeups choose macro setting.
don't use flash!
use natural even light!
your point and shoot registers white as grey-you have to compensate in exposure or fix it in an image editing program!

Excellent tips - all sound advice and easy to follow. :)
From the point of view of a buyer, keep this in mind. I can't stand going into a shop and trying to look at an item where most or all of the pictures on a listing are blurry. There are times when I have not purchased something because I felt the shop owner was not putting effort into their listings and/ or photos.
So, if a photo is blurry - please don't use it. :D

Greatly timed! I've been researching cameras after making do with my seven year old basic digital Kodak EasyShare. Thanks for all the tips and trial-by-fire anecdotes. I look forward to trying some of these ideas soon!!

Great advice! I have been wondering if I should get a new digital camera, but I think what I need to do now after listening to your advice is to experiment! Trying to make large giclee prints on canvas appealing while getting a sense of size and color has stumped me!

Invest in a light box and studio lights. You can buy a kit on ebay for not much money, the diffused light these give makes such a difference. I do feel that a tripod is necessary - my hand starts shaking as soon as I look at a camera! And then, of coarse, there is Photoshop - or some other software like it - an absolute must!

What I do:
Using my Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W7 (it's an older point & shot), I take macro photos of my robots in the natural light mid-afternoon using colorful/bright backgrounds, then bring them in Photoshop to brighten/sharpen as needed.

Hi everyone!
This was a lot of fun to watch. My question to all of you is do you feel you need to have a different background layout for every item? I get overwhelmed trying to find new places to photograph things, would it be awful to just do the same few each time?. Also, I have a Canon Rebel EOS with no fancy closeup lens. Does anyone have any settings for me to try as I cannot get past autoshoot.

As the days are shorter in the north (where I am!) I so appreciate the tips she has...you don't have to labor over things, just have fun with it! Tweek later if need be. GREAT video. Thanks so much! She makes it FUN!

Its so funny I just ran across this article. I just took some pictures of a new item to list and I reminded myself:
TAKE PHOTOS OUTSIDE WITHOUT FLASH
I know my pix will never be perfect, after all, my gig is in shells, not photography. But I know I need to keep trying!
Thanks for all the great ideas! I'll go watch the video again!

Thank you for this post, I learned with etsy on how to take better pictures... Still learning! I use my iPhone & sometimes my small digital camera, them crop and lighten in Google's free image editor, picassa I think..
Looking at my original photos, I wonder how I made that first few sales! Trust, evening packing that time was only a plastic bag with a tag.. So yes, always learning..

Sometimes I am so sorry to see a beautiful piece that would fit my treasury list but I don't like the picture of it. I am not an expert but it has to be the whole picture composition that I need for my treasury not only the piece.
It is very important! Thanks for the tips!

I am mostly loading .jpgs at my site, so my camera work isn't my main concern, but the loaded .jpg is. No matter how small I try to make my picture, it cuts off the top and bottom of the pictures that are taller than they are wide. So, people can't really see what it is unless they do click on it. Any suggestions? I know there must be a solution, but I can't see what. Thanks so much to anyone who can help me.
Diane Dean

Thanks! I, too, have a Cannon 5D and love it. Natural light is always the best. However, when shooting outside and there is some shade use your flash to fill in the shaded areas. Photoshop Elements 10 is a great editing program and isn't expensive. It is great for cropping, lighten and darken, and so much more.

Thank you, this was hugely helpful. A photographer friend of mine had informed me that my photos were horrific, and then proceeded to take photos of all my goods...it definitely brought in sales, but now how to keep it up myself? This post definitely helped. Cheers.
Vivian

thank you so much, the idea of improving my picture skills was a bit daunting and I had images of myself studying over books till deep in the night! I have already given it a go and it's already so much easier.
Thanks!

LOVED this video. I hates taking pictures! I do know it's an important (essential) part of running an online business, but....grrrr...a lot of times I just give up. This video did not go into the very technical jargon that most articles I've read have. That only frustrates me more. I'm just a hick from French Lick and simple is goooooooood.

I learned how to take better pictures because of the articles on photography. I bought a light box and new camera. And have retaken most of my pictures and can see a tremendous difference. I can't thank you enough for your help!

a lot of cameras have trouble with purple and pinks. but it's just a post processing trick that you have to do on Photoshop after. Just adjust "selective color" or try to use the best camera settings with the light you're shooting with. Also, no monitor and camera and real life colour will EVER EVER match up perfectly. It's just how it is. Hopefully etsy buyers and sellers understand this and that as sellers we try to show the closest colour possible to the real thing. :)

Thank you for the video! I would like to share my experience in taking pictures of the paintings that worked for me:
1. Always use a tripoid, even a slight move of the camera may be the reason of not enough focused picture (or too much noise in the picture) especially when zoomed.
2. I always use a self timer mode (automatically takes a picture in 5 seconds). This prevents from a slight camera movement when clicking the button to take a picture. This is very helpful when zoomed in.
3. Use a daylight for natural colours. You may take pictures outside, in terrace, or a balcony. But do not use a direct sunlight, that gives too much of yellow tones. A cloudy day is the best for natural colours.
These are the tips for taking pictures of the paintings, but I strongly recommend tripoid and self timer for taking any zoomed pictures.
Good luck!

Helpful. Excellent opportunity to review and improve our photo practices. We had re-photoed all items several times during past few months, always improving. Now the shop is more cohesive and nicer to the customers to browse. We shall surely use a few advices from this tutorial to improve further on. Many thanks!

Hi! I am trying to post a tiny felted strawberry necklace that was a joint endeavor for Tara and I. I took some decent photos today but as I post them, they render themselves sideways. Is there a way to turn the photos as I list them? Thank you for the photography tips!

That was a great, simplified video for us starting out, though I 've been doing it for a year, there's always room for improvement! I have a dressform I use for my model since I'm by myself, and it seems to work for what I have.

Thank you for adding this "How To" tip. I was just thinking about this prior to uploading pictures to my store. I'm nervous and want to get the photos of my work somewhere in the vicinity of correct. You are 100% right about the natural lighting!

This is a great article, and what phenomenal feedback from Etsy members. If you have any photography questions read the article, view the video, and read everyone's comments!
I have found that natural light makes a huge difference. I have also noticed that items commonly featured on Etsy have a plain backdrop (white) or are on a model. Sometimes less is best!

Taking photos is not my biggest forte, I don't have tone of those fancy camera yet! But every time I get stuck with my photos , I refer what Muchelle said!!I lol.
Thank you so much, I finally put it all together and open the shop, its work in progress but ..we all get there...

Wow! So many great tips! The greatest plus - I've wanted to take what I do and make it full time. Without being able to find a job I turned to what I've done for years as gifts for others. This is exciting for me to realize etsy has so many tips and tools for me to become sucessful on a full time basis - my husband too is also excited as he has been wanting to leave the duldrums of the workforce and yet still be able to make a living at something he loves!

hhmmmm..i had a little bit of trouble with someone saying 'you
don't need a big, fancy camera' while holding a big, fancy camera.
show me pics taken with an every day digital camera without the
zoom lenses, that's not an expensive dslr. Show me how to work the
settings and what they mean. Then, you've got something.

Aahhh, considering I did take a photography course 20 years ago,
this is really difficult. I think I have a good picture then I put
it on and it looks terrible. I have an idea how to re-do earrings,
but I do struggle with necklaces and bracelets. I was going to have
a session today, but my sunroom is not very sunny as its gloomy and
foggy outside. If anyone fancies taking a look at my pics and
giving me some advise, it would be appreciated.

Camera flashes are useless. I shoot with a Canon Mark III, 24-70 lens mostly , circular polarizer, and soft light outside and light tent inside. Great courses has awesome photography courses. Including Joel Sartory from National Geo. Camera control is crucial and never ending.

Thanks for more helpful information. It seems to me that any item with that two toned background of white and gray looks best. I m just using my iPad, that's all I have. Is it possible to get good shots with using the iPad if I make or buy the white gray background box?
Thanks again.
Kerri

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Thank you for this, simple and quick is good for me lol I love photography, and I love my items. They just didn't go together. You've inspired me to paint my space brighter, and show off the things that inspire me!

Wow, this is great. I've really been struggling with my photos. Every time I think I have a good shot, I view it later and it just doesn't work. Especially with the way Etsy crops photos, its frustrating.

The video and comments are helpful; but the one thing that I need to know is how many pixels (length & width) is best for Etsy photos? I have done quite a lot of work with Photoshop before, for purses and jewelry, but shooting clothing on a model is different, since in the photo I would be trying to get the mood or "look" of the clothing item, including the mood of the model... so her face would have to be featured. Is it better to crop, then resize, enhance etc with Photoshop first, then send the photo to Etsy to resize again (like in Facebook)?

Hi thanks for the video. I am in the process of opening my shop and taking pics of my art which is hand made oil paintings. I know very little of photography and do not have the time to attend a course.
Can you give me a couple hints of painting photography?

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